Very soon I'll be releasing the next volume in my Music Appreciation series. It's called 25 Lessons in 20th Century European and South American Music Appreciation. Like its predecessor (21 Lessons in 20th Century American Music Appreciation), it has everything you need right in the downloadable ... Read More
Annie the Musical Free Unit Study
Disclosure: I get commissions for purchases made through affiliate links in this post. Annie the Musical Free Unit Study Three of my kids are presently in the musical Annie. Annie is a classic and a great way to teach your kids some neat history and fun music! Before you go see it live or watch ... Read More
Music and Poetry: Free Music Lesson on “The Star-Spangled Banner”
Disclosure: I get commissions for purchases made through affiliate links in this post. The Star-Spangled Banner Have your kids learned the American National Anthem yet? The poem "The Star-Spangled Banner" was written by Francis Scott Key during the War of 1812 and was originally called "The ... Read More
Need Ideas for Teaching Music in Your Home?
Today I'm happy to share how you can get an hour-long MP3 audio download by Mary Prather called "Teaching Music in Your Home." She's an experienced homeschool mom and music teacher who has written the great music appreciation curricula called SQUILT. See SQUILT here. You won't just get ... Read More
Music & Poetry: Fun Lesson on Cats by T.S. Eliot and Andrew Lloyd Webber
Disclosure: I get commissions for purchases made through affiliate links in this post. Fun Lesson on Cats, the poetry of T.S. Eliot and musical by Andrew Lloyd Webber: Today's lesson is a really fun one in studying a whole book of poetry that was used to create an award-winning Broadway musical! ... Read More
Music & Art: Wassily Kandinsky and Synesthesia
Disclosure: I get commissions for purchases made through affiliate links in this post. Music and Art Today we begin a brand new series called Music & Art. We'll be exploring numerous ways to combine music studies with art studies. Synesthesia Recently I learned about a fascinating condition ... Read More